According to catharsis theory, ____.
A) expressing negative emotions produces a healthy release and is therefore good for the psyche
B) practicing emotional restraint of negative emotions (i.e., holding in negative emotions) can help to dissipate, or reduce, such emotions across time
C) ironically, people tend to feel unpleasant emotions when they have survived a negative experience when others have suffered
D) emotions tend to promote interpersonal ties

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Catharsis theory suggests that expressing negative emotions (such as through talking or writing about them) can be beneficial to mental health by providing a healthy emotional release.

According to Catharsis Theory, ____